Care Assistant

Hampshire County Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Training and support

Casual employment via Connect2Hamp sh1

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking Casual Care Assistants to support residential care homes for older adults across Hampshire through Connect2Hampshire.

This pool-based role offers flexibility to choose shifts and be a valued member of care teams. You’ll help with daily living, provide person-centred care, promote independence, and build relationships with residents and families. No prior social care experience required; values and motivation matter.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care not essential; values and motivation matter.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living and personal care for residents.
• Provide person-centred care tailored to each resident.
• Promote independence and self-care where possible.
• Build relationships with residents, families and staff.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Reliability

Patience

Compassion

Job description

Salary Range: £ per hour plus enhancements for Sunday and Bank Holiday working

Work Location: Please see our candidate pack for more information

Contract Type: Casual

Closing Date: 24 November 2026

The Role:

Join our friendly and supportive team as a Casual Care Assistant supporting our residential care homes for older adults.

Looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety and the chance to make a real difference? We're looking for Care Assistants to join our pool of Casual Workers, supporting residential care homes across Hampshire.

Working through Connect2Hampshire, Hampshire County Council's managed temporary staffing provider, you'll have the flexibility to choose when you're available to work, while becoming a valued part of the teams you support.

Whether you're looking to fit work around other commitments, supplement your income, or enjoy a better work-life balance, this role offers the opportunity to use your catering skills in a rewarding environment.

What you’ll do:

• Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents.
• Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Promote independence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Team player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide high-quality care.
• Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.
• Flexible working that fits around you - choose when you're available and accept shifts that work for your lifestyle.
• Become a familiar and valued member of the teams you support, building relationships with colleagues and residents.
• Competitive hourly rates, including enhancements for Sunday and bank holiday working where applicable.
• Variety in your role, with opportunities to work in one or more of our residential care homes across Hampshire and gain valuable experience.
• Access to training and support to help you succeed in the role.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older adults every day.

Employment Information:
This position is offered through Connect2Hampshire, Hampshire County Council's managed service provider for temporary staffing. Successful applicants will be employed by Connect2Hampshire and assigned to work within Hampshire County Council residential care homes on a casual basis.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Casual Care Assistant

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.